Megacolon
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Megacolon, Acute: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Megacolon, like megarectum, is a descriptive term. Megacolon denotes dilatation of the colon that is not caused by mechanical obstruction. While the definition of megacolon has varied in the literature, most use a cecum measurement of ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 3:25 pm By:
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Electrolyte or metabolic abnormalities are 2 reasons for acute megacolon. Learn other causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/dvJNgh
Megacolon, Toxic: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Toxic megacolon is the clinical term for an acute toxic colitis with dilatation of the colon. The dilatation can be either total or segmental. A more contemporary term for toxic megacolon is simply toxic colitis, because ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 3:11 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Toxic megacolon is the clinical term for an acute toxic colitis with dilatation of the colon. Learn causes & symptoms. http://bit.ly/c63c5e
Megacolon, Chronic: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Megacolon, as well as megarectum, is a descriptive term. It denotes dilatation of the colon that is not caused by mechanical obstruction.1, 2 Although the definition of megacolon has varied in the literature, most researchers ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Take a look at the recently updated eMedicine article "Megacolon, Chronic" at http://bit.ly/bGlzDc
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Most Recently Shared on March 22, 2012 at 4:14 pm By:
Ivan Oransky Doctor and Health Communicator
It's no toxic megacolon, but obstructed megaureter sounds pretty bad http://t.co/NnaUbrJj
Ulcerative Colitis Possible Complications - Ulcerative Colitis Health Information - NY Times Health
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Most Recently Shared on January 14, 2010 at 5:44 pm By:
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Complications from ulcerative colitis can range from mild to severe. Learn the possible complications. http://nyti.ms/569UHo
Congenital Patterned Leukodermas: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The following congenital hypopigmentary diseases result from a failure of pigment cells (melanocytes) in the skin, eyes, and/or ears to become completely or partially established in their target sites during embryogenesis:Waardenburg syndrome (types I, II, and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 7:36 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Congenital patterned leukodermas are disorders in which pigments did not properly form in the womb. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9hB2D1
How do I know if I have ulcerative colitis? - Medbroadcast
medbroadcast.com — “How can you tell if you have ulcerative colitis? Symptoms include: abdominal pain bloody diarrhea mild fever urges to empty the bowel even when the bowel is empty weight loss You may also have other symptoms, such as: blood clots in the leg eye inflammation (red eye) joint pain skin rash Rarely, ulcerative colitis can lead to a potentially life-threatening condition called toxic megacolon.” View full resource at medbroadcast.com
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You’re having abdominal pain and diarrhea … could it be ulcerative colitis? http://bit.ly/adIIXV
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